Economy LocalEconomy LocalenB75EEB88-199C-4B40-A36B-F5E8B093CF2Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/7/qatar-tourism-participates-in-extraordinary-meeting-of-gcc-tourism-ministersDoha, April 7 (QNA) - Qatar Tourism participated Tuesday in the extraordinary meeting of Their Excellencies the Ministers responsible for tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, held virtually.Tue, 7 Apr 2026 20:05:49 Z0CB78253-AA4A-4E5C-8637-6627942D9C08https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/7/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, April 07 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange index closed Tuesday's trading session down by 60.56 points, or 0.59%, to settle at 10,285.66 points.Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:36:28 Z228075A4-52FB-434D-83A4-2C6C8193F0CChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/7/customs-committee-reviews-trade-procedures-amid-regional-challengesDoha, April 07 (QNA) - Qatar's National Committee for the System of Customs Clearance and Cross-Border Trade Facilitation has reviewed procedures related to import and export operations amid rapidly evolving regional developments.Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:30:50 Z259601D9-6A26-4B06-BB57-450EBD250287https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/7/qcb-governor-meets-french-ambassadorDoha, April 07 (QNA) - HE Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the French Republic to Qatar Arnaud Pescheux.Tue, 7 Apr 2026 14:50:27 Z9F3C9A35-D78B-4884-B5B2-5E8329B3844Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/7/qse-index-opens-higherDoha, April 07 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Tuesday, gaining 26.88 points, or 0.26%, to reach 10,373 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by all sectors.Tue, 7 Apr 2026 11:02:17 ZC262A65A-D9B8-46F3-B7B2-015F684E22C4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/6/qatar-chamber-participates-in-gcc-seminar-on-challenges-faced-by-private-sectorDoha, April 06 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber participated on Monday in a virtual seminar organized by the Federation of Gulf Cooperation Council Chambers (FGCCC) to discuss the key challenges and obstacles facing the Gulf private sector amid current circumstances, while also addressing the views and concerns of private sector representatives.Mon, 6 Apr 2026 16:41:52 Z62790C1B-41C0-4EEF-B4F2-2E89407B3213https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/6/qatar-chamber-chairman-discusses-trade-cooperation-with-tajikistan-indonesia-finlandDoha, April 06 (QNA) - HE Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani has held separate meetings with ambassadors of Tajikistan, Indonesia and Finland to discuss further economic and trade relations.Mon, 6 Apr 2026 16:15:02 Z5E54DF54-965A-4F54-9F7E-D0A2E2A6F797https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/6/qatar-stock-exchange-index-closes-higherDoha, April 6 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Monday, rising 185.84 points, or 1.83%, to 10,346.22 points. Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:31:21 Z5E82B1B9-39E1-4C9B-B83C-06510867319Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/6/al-meera-rolls-out-new-brand-identityDoha, April 6 (QNA) - Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.) has unveiled a new brand identity, marking a strategic step aimed at strengthening its market presence and advancing its customer-focused and digital transformation efforts. Mon, 6 Apr 2026 14:33:03 Z354F73F5-8F19-46F6-A307-191F902B4F47https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/6/jordanian-ministry-of-energy-official-to-qna-jordan-managing-regional-risks-affirms-readiness-for-rising-oil-pricesAmman, April 06 (QNA) - An official source at the Jordanian Ministry of Energy confirmed that the current regional escalation poses direct challenges to the reliability of energy supplies and routes in the region, given the uncertainty in the markets and the high level of geopolitical risks.Mon, 6 Apr 2026 13:04:54 ZF08F2151-896A-466E-9C3A-B869E0C482EChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/6/qse-index-opens-higherDoha, April 06 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Monday, gaining 39.89 points, or 0.39%, to reach 10,200 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by all sectors.Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:33:08 Z1D3C942F-2E64-40E5-AF5D-D7F26E77F6E4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/5/qatar-chambers-board-of-directors-discusses-private-sector-challenges-amidst-current-regional-developmentsDoha, April 05 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber Board of Directors held a meeting on Sunday, chaired by HE Chairman of the Board Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani.Sun, 5 Apr 2026 18:41:54 Z9C35BDD0-1E26-43B2-A47A-C48F1975722Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/5/invest-qatar-hosts-dialogue-with-international-business-community-reaffirms-resilient-business-environmentDoha, April 05 (QNA) - Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, convened business leaders from Qatar's international business community for a high-level Investor Dialogue, reaffirming the State's commitment to maintaining a stable and resilient business environment despite regional developments. Sun, 5 Apr 2026 17:01:57 Z9B9D541C-47CE-4AC1-B6A2-C5C89D055E24https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/5/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, April 05 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange index closed trading on Sunday down by 66.80 points, or 0.65 percent, to reach 10,160.38 points. Sun, 5 Apr 2026 15:02:46 Z12F46FFF-1C05-4BC1-9A9B-2191758AD31Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/5/moci-launches-five-new-intellectual-property-e-servicesDoha, April 05 (QNA) - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) announced the launch of five new e-services in the field of intellectual property, bringing the total number of e-services offered to seven.Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:27:01 ZC2DD4988-4F74-47A0-B2AA-3758BA9E4071https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/5/qse-index-opens-lowerDoha, April 05 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index declined by 65.68 points, or 0.65%, at the start of trading on Sunday, falling to 10,161 points from the previous session's close, under pressure from most sectors.Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:36:51 Z11F2B187-6E50-4A80-9245-04292C772530https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/4/at-qatar-chambers-initiative-fiata-seminar-examines-global-shipping-risksDoha, April 04 (QNA) - At the initiative of the Qatar Chamber, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has organized a webinar titled "Middle East Security Situation: Managing Legal, Insurance, and Operational Risks in Times of Disruption."Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:39:48 ZF440D294-BB16-43B2-B5BD-CF4E0B333B14https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/4/qnb-external-energy-shock-could-force-ecb-policy-shiftDoha, April 4 (QNA) - Qatar National Bank (QNB) has warned that an external shock in the energy sector could push the European Central Bank (ECB) into a difficult policy trade-off, as rising inflation risks collide with weakening growth prospects.Sat, 4 Apr 2026 11:26:47 Z0A30D0AA-8500-4051-853F-A211F41F6CC4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/2/moci-and-qdb-boost-supply-chains-with-suppliers-and-companiesDoha, April 02 (QNA) - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), in cooperation with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), held a coordination meeting on Thursday bringing together major suppliers in the State of Qatar and a group of relevant local companies to enhance the resilience and sustainability of supply chains.Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:34:59 Z83C77A9A-F060-4EDE-9F1F-5E9912838EB2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/2/financial-analyst-to-qna-investors-await-qse-listed-companies-1st-quarter-earnings-reportsDoha, April 02 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended the week's trading up by 0.66 percent, raising its balance by 66.85 points to reach 10,227 points, supported by the positive performance of five sectors, particularly the industrial sector, which recorded an increase of 1.62 percent.Thu, 2 Apr 2026 17:05:17 Z487922AF-73EE-41E6-97EA-FD2F0EBA238Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/2/minister-of-state-for-energy-affairs-meets-uks-secretary-of-state-for-energy-security-and-net-zeroDoha, April 02 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Sherida Al Kaabi met today with the HE Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom Ed Miliband.Thu, 2 Apr 2026 16:16:39 Z9F7B4331-56B5-4594-89DB-594C260D9F9Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/2/qse-index-closes-lowerDoha, April 02 (QNA) - Qatar Stock Exchange index closed trading on Thursday down by 43.51 points, or 0.42 percent, to reach 10,227.18 points.Thu, 2 Apr 2026 15:50:04 Z848561A8-2D4A-490C-AC96-9D4379B0AB03https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/2/gold-price-in-qatari-market-rises-by-412-this-weekDoha, April 02 (QNA) - The price of gold in the Qatari market rose by 4.12 percent this week, reaching $4,678.80 per ounce today, according to data released by Qatar National Bank.Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:08:27 ZB12B4AA4-886F-4F16-914E-42261BF7E53Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/2/qse-index-opens-lowerDoha, April 02 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index declined by 108.24 points, or 1.05%, at the start of trading on Thursday, falling to 10162 points from the previous session's close.Thu, 2 Apr 2026 11:01:07 ZFF8C6943-4ADB-4EB5-BA7D-ECB716838BCDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/2/real-estate-trading-exceeds-qar-258-million-in-one-weekDoha, April 02 (QNA) - The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice during the period from March 22-26, 2026 reached QAR 231,982,343.Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:53:30 Z10259E1D-23FA-458E-9E69-F2ADE754C354https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/2/mwani-qatar-ports-receive-over-44000-teus-in-march-2026Doha, April 02 (QNA) - Mwani Qatar ports received over 44,000 TEUs in March 2026, in addition to handling approximately 31,000 tons of general cargo, and more than 40,000 tons of bulk cargo.Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:28:51 ZEA1D2D8B-BD9F-4EA3-8A5E-BD142C80D765https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/2/rising-oil-prices-put-global-economy-on-brink-of-stagflationDoha, April 02 (QNA) - Surging global oil and gas prices are creating a new set of economic challenges for countries worldwide. The most prominent of these challenges is the fight against stagflation, with major fears of stagflation, central banks are now facing a dilemma over raising interest rates to control inflation or lowering them to boost growth.Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:16:29 ZA822FC0B-52E5-421A-9EBE-88FB1AC21F19https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/1/qatar-joins-nice-agreement-on-international-classification-of-goods-and-servicesDoha, April 01 (QNA) - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced Wednesday that the State of Qatar has joined the Nice Agreement on the International Classification of Goods and Services, as part of efforts to enhance investor services and modernize its legislative and regulatory framework in line with global developments.Wed, 1 Apr 2026 19:46:24 ZEF821D00-59C2-41EC-9B3F-012C0D137250https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/1/gta-introduces-excise-tax-warehouse-licensing-serviceDoha, April 01 (QNA) - As part of its efforts to enhance the implementation of excise tax and streamline related procedures, the General Tax Authority (GTA) launched Wednesday the excise tax warehouse licensing service, with plans to expand the scope of the service at a later stage to include other eligible entities.Wed, 1 Apr 2026 19:01:09 Z3048328E-339A-4F03-A65F-1EBEC8FD204Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/1/qatars-rental-market-sees-strong-growth-in-2025Doha, April 01 (QNA) - Qatar's real estate rental market has shown strong growth, supported by rising activity and sustained demand, the Public Authority for Real Estate Regulatory Affairs (Aqarat) has said.Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:32:30 ZA3AD2D4D-AEFB-4F4A-BEFE-8970E8B64D1Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/1/qse-index-closes-higherDoha, April 01 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Wednesday's trading higher, rising 82.22 points, or 0.81 percent, to settle at 10,270.69 points.Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:18:48 ZCE388D17-22AB-473E-B1C6-2F540189CC21https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/1/qatar-airways-to-expand-destinations-to-over-120-by-mid-mayDoha, April 01 (QNA) – Qatar Airways has announce its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to, and from, Doha to more than 120 destinations by mid-May 2026, across the airline’s global network.Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:08:42 ZAD6FF5B3-733A-4B64-9580-A7CC5B229403https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/1/qse-index-opens-higherDoha, April 01 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Wednesday, gaining 173.25 points, or 1.70%, to reach 10,361 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by all sectors.Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:53:03 Z6DF8A076-6529-4D04-A62C-D97A34EEC712https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/1/fuel-oil-tanker-on-charter-to-qatarenergy-targeted-in-missile-attackDoha, April 01 (QNA) - QatarEnergy confirms that the Aqua 1, a fuel oil tanker on charter to QatarEnergy, has been the subject of a missile attack in the northern territorial waters of the State of Qatar in the early morning hours of Wednesday.Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:41:53 Z2D5F175B-4B2A-4A24-8DF7-BC7AE3E255E8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/31/minister-of-state-for-foreign-trade-affairs-meets-french-minister-delegate-for-foreign-trade-and-economic-attractivenessDoha, March 31 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met via videoconferencing on Monday with HE Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Nicolas Forissier.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:35:07 Z1D14DF68-F799-4C6E-9654-717A42463D31https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/31/qcb-issues-government-ijara-sukuk-worth-qar-3-billionDoha, March 31 (QNA) - Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued Tuesday Government Ijara Sukuk on behalf of the Ministry of Finance with a value amounting to QAR 3 billion.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:33:38 ZA4B7EF45-80C9-4800-AC62-F0966EC25D99https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/31/qatar-industrial-production-index-rises-63-in-januaryDoha, March 31 (QNA) - Qatar's Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose to 107.4 points in January, up 6.3% month-on-month and 0.7% year-on-year, according to data from the National Planning Council.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:11:01 Z5A1AFF99-9E0A-43A2-B3C3-79F2B5508996https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/31/qatar-stock-exchange-index-closes-higherDoha, March 31 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Tuesday, gaining 93.66 points, or 0.93%, to settle at 10,188.47 points.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:29:17 ZC8E88E7D-C854-4B57-B1AC-E2A1F3A9A3BDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/31/qatar-chamber-discusses-challenges-facing-travel-companies-amid-regional-developmentsDoha, March 31 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber's Tourism Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, with representatives of various travel and tourism companies and agencies in the country.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:50:04 Z1576312A-626B-432F-A320-BEB2AEB674FDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/31/qatarenergy-announces-april-2026-fuel-pricesDoha, March 31 (QNA) - QatarEnergy on Tuesday announced fuel prices in the State of Qatar for April 2026, with diesel and 91-octane gasoline (premium) maintained at current levels, while 95-octane gasoline (super) was increased.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:36:47 Z0001F6F4-1951-4992-A55E-F0D1B09D3D4Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/31/qse-listed-companies-report-qar-533-billion-in-net-profits-at-the-end-of-2025Doha, March 31 (QNA) - Data released by the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) showed an increase in the net profits of listed companies during the past year. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:25:03 ZF5044D0C-074D-4D46-968B-B7CA35E40271https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/31/eshailsat-and-egyptsat-sign-satellite-capacity-agreement-for-vsat-servicesDoha, March 31 (QNA)- Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, and EgyptSat have signed multi-year satellite capacity agreement for EgyptSat to provide VSAT services to their customer base located in Egypt and spread across the Middle East and North Africa region.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:41:37 Z1E818A46-7DF7-48E1-8FE8-6BDEC4D70688https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/31/qse-index-opens-higherDoha, March 31 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Tuesday, gaining 95.06 points, or 0.94%, to reach 10,189 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by all sectors.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:39:23 Z969D1A5A-4AEB-4085-806F-0ECB32BB41DFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/31/techno-q-profit-surge-229-in-2025Doha, March 30 (QNA) - Qatar Electronic Systems Company 'Techno Q' net profit increased by 22.9 percent in 2025 to reach QR 26.248 million, compared to QR 21.353 million in 2024.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:13:39 ZB47DB9FE-3E4D-41BB-A391-DFB5CED9FD50https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/30/minister-of-state-for-foreign-trade-affairs-meets-singapores-minister-of-manpowerDoha, March 30 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met via videoconferencing on Monday with HE Minister of Manpower and Minister in Charge of Energy, Science and Technology at the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Singapore Dr. Tan See Leng.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:41:33 Z33C34779-140A-4FF7-90F7-7EFF905153DFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/30/qatarenergys-largest-investment-in-us-marks-historic-milestone-with-first-lng-productionDoha, March 30 (QNA) - Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil, has marked a major milestone towards full operations of its LNG production and export facilities by achieving first LNG production from the first of three LNG trains comprising the 18 million tons per annum project.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:32:03 ZB1A3161D-872F-4D14-95B7-BE9F1DEBAECAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/30/qdb-defers-all-corporate-loan-payments-for-three-monthsDoha, March 30 (QNA) - Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announced the deferral of all due payments on corporate credit facilities and financing programs for its clients, granting a three-month grace period with no additional interest or fees.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:48:16 Z87F4D404-2B4E-4106-A910-E5907FC65490https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/30/qse-index-closes-higherDoha, March 30 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Monday's trading higher, rising 34.13 points, or 0.34%, to settle at 10,094.81 points.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:37:24 ZED07CAEC-BEFB-4D82-B703-34CF6A47A410https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/30/qatar-chamber-chief-discusses-trade-ties-with-belgium-and-singapore-envoysDoha, March 30 (QNA) - HE Chairman of Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani has held separate meetings with the ambassadors of Belgium and Singapore in Doha to explore further economic co-operation.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:22:59 Z84F6E21A-12FA-4B18-9CD0-9D7D990D0875https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-3/30/qse-index-opens-lowerDoha, March 30 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index declined by 58.71 points, or 0.58%, at the start of trading on Monday, falling to 10001 points from the previous session's close, under pressure from all sectors.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:36:36 Z